Trade in cotton candy and popcorn. Cotton candy business: history, cost, production and sales

Summer is perhaps everyone's favorite time. It's the season of vacations, relaxation, sunbathing, fun, and much more. But summer is also a great time to start your own business, or at least just earn a little money. One of these ways seasonal earnings- production of cotton candy - a delicacy that, without a doubt, is to the taste of both children and adults.


What do you think they call “grandfather’s beard” in France, “magic silk thread” in England, “cotton sweetness” in the United States, and “wool sweetness” in Germany? Most likely, many immediately guessed that we were talking about a product that in our country received a more prosaic name than abroad - cotton candy. However, the name does not in any way affect the popularity of this delicacy either in Russia or anywhere else - the multi-colored sweet, almost weightless ball on a stick is equally loved by adults and, of course, children.

That is why the production of cotton candy is considered one of the most profitable seasonal species businesses from the category that require a minimum investment to open their own business (read how to find a business idea for your business in the selection of books on business ideas). This is especially attractive for those segments of the population who do not have substantial start-up capital in order to invest in some larger project, and for those who do not want or for some reason cannot take out a loan to start their own business.

Manufacturing technology

The process of making cotton candy is surprisingly simple. Ordinary granulated sugar is poured into the unit for making cotton candy, which, when the machine is turned on, is first brought to a molten state, then the mixture is spun by a centrifuge, forming thin fibers from liquid sugar syrup that are wound around a stick. That's it. It only remains to add that along with the amount of cotton wool on a stick, your income also grows. By the way, selling cotton candy is somewhat similar to producing soft ice cream.

Equipment

The main equipment for starting a business is a cotton candy production machine. The assortment here is so wide that, without lying, we can say that it will suit any budget. The cost of the devices varies from one and a half to sixty thousand rubles. Of course, the quality of the product directly depends on the price of the equipment. But, again, the main thing is to start. And even with the help of a cheap model, you can earn enough in one week to afford to purchase a more modern and functional device.

On the equipment market, machines for the production of cotton candy are represented by Russian and foreign manufacturers. You can compare the characteristics in a short review, which shows the most commonly used devices in our country:

  • ECONO FLOSS, produced by GOLD MEDAL. The dimensions of the device are sixty-five by sixty-five centimeters, height – forty centimeters. Ideal for placement on any summer table. Weight - seventeen kilograms, powered from a two hundred and twenty volt network, consuming no more power than an electric kettle. In one hour, ECONO FLOSS is capable of dispensing two hundred portions weighing fifteen grams - a large ball of cotton candy. The price of such a device from different dealers ranges from thirty-five to thirty-nine thousand rubles.
  • TORNADO. This device is produced by the same company GOLD MEDAL. TORNADO is much more impressive than the unit described above. Its dimensions are eighty by sixty-five centimeters, height – sixty-five centimeters. Weight – thirty-five kilograms. But the productivity is much higher - more than six hundred and fifty portions per hour. Such a device costs about sixty thousand rubles.
  • Now let's move on to domestic representatives. The device, called "Parallel", produces "only" sixty-five servings in one hour. I put the word “total” in quotes because in order to sell even such a “small” volume of portions, you will have to sell them every minute. “Parallel” costs about ten thousand rubles.

“Where are the devices for one and a half thousand rubles that were mentioned at the beginning of this section? – you ask. The most popular representative of devices in this price range is the CandyMaker unit, which costs only one thousand three hundred rubles. It is not intended for the production of cotton candy in commercial quantities, but is used at home, but, as I already wrote: with the help of this machine, if cotton candy is sold well, you can earn money for a more serious machine in one week (maximum two).

Raw materials

You might be surprised (I was personally surprised) to learn that you only need one and a half to two teaspoons to make one serving of cotton candy. granulated sugar. However, sand is not all that is needed in order to bring joy to people and profit. You will need to purchase food coloring and FLOSSINE flavors, without which your cotton wool will be just a sweet piece of snow on a stick. With FLOSSINE you can give your products a variety of flavors: orange, mint, banana, apple, peach, if I'm not mistaken, the number of different flavors reaches twenty names. FLOSSINE will also dye cotton wool any color.

But that's not all. You will also need sticks for wrapping cotton wool. Design ideas are also in full swing here, and you can buy any kind of sticks: wooden, plastic, paper. Children especially like sticks with funny designs.

There are little things left: a canopy for a point selling cotton candy, which will protect not only you from the scorching sun, but also your product from street dust.

Where to organize sales

You can sell cotton candy almost anywhere – both indoors and outdoors. fresh air. You can locate your point near establishments where there are usually a lot of children: kindergartens, schools, leisure centers, cinemas, etc. When buying a ball of cotton candy for your child, not every adult can resist the temptation to buy an inexpensive sweet treat for themselves. A good option for producing and selling cotton candy using vending machines. More information about this business can be found here.

You can also organize your sale in shopping and entertainment centers, where people usually come for a few hours. The conditions for locating a cotton candy production point are as follows: the presence of a nearby source of electricity (you can use electric generator, but in this case the costs will increase), a canopy or dome (this is one of the requirements of the sanitary services), a source of water nearby (this is already a requirement of the fire services), in the case of indoor trading - the presence of ventilation, and maintaining a certain humidity so that the wool does not stuck together.

Attracting buyers

In many respects, this still depends on how correctly you choose the point for production and sale. In addition, there are several professional tricks, for example, how you can wrap cotton candy on a stick in the shape of various figures: a mushroom, a flower, or some funny geometry. In combination with multi-colored dyes, this gives the products such an attractive look that even adults with a sweet tooth will find it difficult to resist, let alone little ones! Descriptions of such tricks will not be difficult to find on the Internet.

Profitability of a business idea

Few business projects can boast a profit figure of four hundred percent. The only difficulty is that this business is still more seasonal, although in cinemas, especially in outdoors(read about such cinemas at

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Cotton candy is not only a tasty treat, but also a good way to make money. A special machine for cotton candy (for business) costs from 10 thousand rubles. and higher. Without it, it will be impossible to start a business. When choosing this type of business activity, you must take into account that selling cotton candy is seasonal business, but profitable. Another advantage is that the cost of purchasing equipment for a business is minimal. Popular places for selling delicacies are parks, zoos, entertainment centers, embankments, where children often appear, as they are the main fans of this sweet.

The device needs to be selected wisely; a person with any capital can purchase an inexpensive model. The cheapest miniature device costs from 2 thousand rubles. For a more expensive, but professional cotton candy machine, you will have to pay over 10 thousand rubles. Quality and functionality will directly affect the cost of the unit. If business takes off, then over time you will be able to purchase more expensive equipment to increase your profits.

Popular professional machines for making cotton candy

Today, Russian and foreign manufacturers offer a huge number of machines for the production of cotton candy. Popular models:

  1. Apparatus for the production of cotton candy brand Econo Floss from the Gold Medal company. This model has a width of 65 cm and a height of 40 cm. Econo Floss is also suitable for home use, and for mass production. It can be placed on any table or countertop, as it takes up very little space. It can be connected to a 220 V network, the unit does not consume much energy, but its weight is about 17 kg. The price of Econo Floss is 35 thousand rubles. In one hour of operation, such a unit will prepare up to 200 servings of cotton candy. With such productivity, the costs are justified very quickly.
  2. The Tornado cotton candy production machine has more impressive dimensions: width - 80 cm, height - 60 cm, weight - 35 kg. Such a machine produces more: on average, in an hour you can get more than 600 portions of the airy delicacy. The price of such a car is from 60 thousand rubles. For successful business this is a very reasonable price. Such equipment for the production of cotton candy will quickly pay for itself.
  3. The cotton candy production machine Parallel is the brainchild of domestic production. It will prepare a maximum of 60 servings in an hour. The price is very attractive for beginning entrepreneurs; you will have to pay only 10 thousand rubles for the equipment. It is good to purchase such a unit for home use, for example, to pamper your children.
  4. The cheapest representative is the baby CandyMaker. It is suitable exclusively for home use. If your budget is very small, but you still want to start a seasonal business, then you can start with such a unit. It costs only 1500 rubles.

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Additional raw materials

Cotton candy is made from regular granulated sugar. To make one serving, only 1.5 tbsp is required. l. granulated sugar. If your goal is to start a business, then you also need to purchase special food colorings that will give cotton candy not only color, but also a pleasant taste. It is recommended to pay attention to Flossine dyes. Their arsenal includes nutritional supplements with mint, orange, peach, apple, and banana flavors. There are 20 titles in total. They dye cotton candy different colors.

The cotton wool will need to be wound on something, and here you cannot do without special sticks. About 15 years ago, only ordinary wooden sticks were used, but today the manufacturer has slightly expanded the selection. Today you can purchase both wooden and plastic sticks for your business; paper ones are also available for sale. Sticks with various colorful designs have been invented especially for children..

Don't forget about sanitary standards food production, therefore, any unit for the production of cotton candy needs a special cap that will protect the rotary drum from dust getting into it. You will also need to think about a mobile cart on which you can move the device. If all the equipment for the production of cotton candy will be in one place, then you need to take care of purchasing a tent. You need to think in advance where exactly to store the device.

It is best to look for a place to sell close to a building where you can rent a small room.

The tent must have electricity. As a last resort, it should contain a generator.

Sales locations and projected revenues

It is best to sell cotton candy in crowded places and especially where there are a lot of children. Their list includes various entertainment centers and venues, cinemas, zoos, children's entertainment festivals, and central streets on holidays. It is not necessary to place it outdoors; cotton candy can also be sold indoors; the only requirement is a certain air humidity, at which the cotton candy will not begin to stick together. You can not just wind sweet sugar threads in round skeins, but also try to make various shapes from them. To learn this art, you can watch special videos.

To receive income, you will first have to spend money on the purchase of the device and components. On average, a cotton candy machine, a tent, food ingredients, and additional equipment can cost about 60 thousand rubles. The rental price for the necessary premises will vary from 5 to 15 thousand rubles. The total costs at the initial stage will be approximately 80 thousand rubles. The following months will be much less expensive, since you will only need to spend on sugar, dyes, sticks and rent.

You should immediately take into account that this business is seasonal, so it will generate income only for a few months - from approximately May to September, maximum to October, if we are talking about southern cities where summer lasts quite a long time. In 4-5 months you can earn about 180 thousand rubles. Subsequent seasons may be more profitable.

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The main places of sale of the product: children's cafes, amusement parks, buffets on the territory of circuses, in lately shopping centers (wherever), areas with attractions. A point selling cotton candy should be organized in those places where children's and family vacation.

Happy faces of the main group of consumers :)

What equipment is needed to make cotton candy?

To make treats you will need the following equipment:

  1. machine for the production of cotton candy;
  2. a protective dome that prevents the “leakage” of the air product and protects the metal drum from dust;
  3. a cart for the device if you are going to open a mobile unit (for example, in a park);
  4. tent for street trade.

Raw materials for the production of cotton candy

Cotton candy is made from regular refined sugar: you can use either cane or beet sugar. For one serving, 2 teaspoons of sand is enough - this is 15-20 g. Sugar is poured into the central part of the drum, into a special recess. After starting the apparatus, the sand melts, forming a web that is sprayed towards the sides. At this time, it must be collected by wrapping it around a stick. The product can be stored for future use for further sale through the store.

Permitted dyes and flavorings may be used. Before using sand, mix it with other ingredients.

Premises requirements

There are no special requirements for the room in which the wool will be produced. You can organize a point of sale with instant production of the product on the street. The main thing is that the equipment and raw materials meet the requirements of Rospotrebnadzor - certificates of conformity are required. If you decide to stay indoors, then pay attention to such aspects as:

  • humidity (must be dry so that the product does not stick together);
  • ventilation system.

It is best to install the device in the premises of an existing catering establishment: cafe, buffet, etc. In this case, you will not have to obtain permits.

Not only children, but also teenagers love cotton wool: placing a retail outlet near their location will be successful

If you place your production outside, take care of a tent; in extreme cases, buy a dome - this is the main requirement of the sanitary service. You will also need a rental agreement and storage space for equipment. It is best to open next to some catering establishment - running water should be within walking distance and, if possible, a utility room in which you will store equipment. You also need to run electricity to the tent. Or, as an option, you can buy a generator.

Economic indicators

The cost structure is built in this way (see tables 1, 2 and 3).

Table 1 - Equipment cost

Table 2 - Other expenses

Table 3 - Operating expenses

Thus, the equipment will cost 59 thousand rubles, rental and transportation (if you take the maximum) - 20 thousand rubles. Total: 79 thousand rubles. To this cost must be added the costs of wages, if you are planning to hire a seller. The asking price is 15 thousand rubles. That's why It is advisable to start with an amount of at least 100 thousand rubles. As a rule, entrepreneurs trade on their own in the first month to understand all the nuances of the work.

Business is seasonal. You can put up a tent from May to August. If the weather continues to be sunny in September, you can stay for another month.

Now about the revenue. The average productivity of the device is 3 kg of sugar per hour. This means that 150 portions can be prepared within 60 minutes if you work without interruption. At the same time, the average revenue per shift is 5 thousand rubles. Taking into account that the cost of 1 serving of cotton candy is 100 rubles, 50 pieces are produced per day. (1 kg sugar). Costs for 1 serving: 1.65 rubles:

  • 0.5 rub. (sugar),
  • 0.25 rub. (supplements),
  • 0.9 rub. (wand).

Packs plastic bags enough for a month, because... they will not always be needed. Taking into account the fact that you cannot sell cotton candy on rainy days - it will stick together - count on 20 working days a month.

  • Average monthly expenses - 60.8 thousand rubles. ( consumables+ rent + salary of one seller + social contributions)
  • Average monthly income - 98.4 thousand rubles.
  • Income tax - 5.6 thousand rubles. (STS, 15%)
  • The entrepreneur's profit is 32 thousand rubles.
  • The equipment will pay for itself in 2 months.

Thus, during the season (May-September) you will earn 160 thousand rubles from the production and sale of cotton candy, in the first season - 101 thousand rubles. At the same time, you can install a machine for producing popcorn or. Such a neighborhood will increase profits.

Explore options for your retail location. The most popular places holidays in your city, if you plan to sell on the street, may be occupied by competitors.

The most important point is the acquisition of equipment. Find out everything about new products and the cost of devices. Purchase modern equipment with high productivity and the ability to offer better quality cotton candy to customers can be your chance to succeed even in the face of high competition.


Main risks

Selling cotton candy is a seasonal business. The high profitability and relative simplicity of organizing this business is the reason for high competition. These risks can be minimized by choosing a good location of the point, purchasing high-quality equipment and raw materials.

Location


A point of sale of cotton candy can be organized both indoors and outdoors. An important criterion for both options is the high footfall of people and the popularity of the place during weekends and holidays. Good choice will be placing a point near children's stores, theaters, parks, zoos, cinemas and other entertainment venues.

The room must be dry and with a good ventilation system; in a humid and poorly ventilated environment, the finished product will stick together and lose its commercial quality. You can rent a small space in a store, cafe, buffet or canteen. In this case, the number of permits required for activities is significantly reduced.

When planning to sell on the street, look for places nearby with a source of running water and the ability to provide electricity to the point, although you can buy a generator. Also, there should be a safe room nearby that meets sanitary standards in which you will store the equipment. To work outdoors, you need a tent - this is a requirement of sanitary supervision.


Equipment

Equipment and raw materials must meet the requirements of sanitary services and have certificates of conformity.

Most of the cotton candy making machines are made in the USA. Experts recommend choosing foreign equipment, since domestic manufacturers have not yet been able to solve the problem of the high amount of waste in boilers at the outlet. This causes the remaining sugar to burn.

Cost depends on performance, power consumption and warranty period services. The ECONO FLOSS device is capable of making up to 400 portions per hour, it is compact and relatively inexpensive. The average cost is about 40,000 rubles.

The TORNADO device, whose productivity is 700 portions per hour, is also popular. The average cost is about 74,000 rubles.

To prepare two-color cotton wool the best option The TWIN WIND device is recognized, with a capacity of 600 servings per hour. Cost – about 89,000 rubles.

Of the domestic devices, the PARALLEL deserves attention. Productivity – 65 portions per hour. Cost – about 19,000 rubles.

You can also purchase a trolley for mobile trading.

The raw material for making cotton candy is sugar. It should be purchased at the rate of 2 tbsp. l. for one large serving. In addition to sugar, you need flavorings and food coloring. In total, manufacturers offer about 12 flavors: raspberry, strawberry, apple, pineapple, orange, banana, cherry and others. A package of dye costs about 750 rubles. Flavoring additives are sold in containers of 400-500 g. The cost is about 1,500 rubles.

Ordinary cardboard sticks should be in stock, because adults often do not care about this aspect. Children really love to buy cotton candy on cone sticks; manufacturers regularly offer new, interesting options. A package of 1,000, depending on the shape, costs from 500 to 2,000 rubles.


Profitability

The cost of one serving of cotton candy made from the most expensive ingredients is 1-2 rubles. The price of one serving, depending on the region, ranges from 40 to 60 rubles.

The average number of servings sold per day is 200-300. IN holidays and weekends you will be able to sell much more, but adverse weather conditions should be taken into account. Thus, the average monthly income is 200,000-300,000 rubles.

Current expenses:

Rent – ​​from 5,000 rubles;
Raw materials - about 5,000 rubles;
Taxes and insurance contributions – from 17,000 rubles;
Salary (2 employees) – about 50,000 rubles;
Transport and other expenses – about 20,000 rubles.
Total – 97,000 rubles.

With deduction current expenses one point can bring a net profit of 100,000-200,000 rubles per month.


Personnel

For uninterrupted operation of one point, you should hire two salespeople with shift access. A common practice is to pay the minimum bid plus a certain percentage of sales.

Selling cotton candy is one of the sales areas food products. Employees must have medical records and undergo regular medical examinations.

Documents and licenses

IN tax office is issued as an individual entrepreneur. The optimal taxation system is UTII. OKVED code – 52.24.22.

To trade outdoors, you must obtain permission from the city administration.

The most important point is obtaining permission from the sanitary and epidemiological station. This organization checks the certificates of equipment, raw materials, availability medical books the staff has documents for connecting electricity and removing garbage.


Marketing

Selling cotton candy is a seasonal business. Extremely important right choice location.

Your points should have a positive image, be sure to create a unique and fun branding. Bright sign, music, availability of tables, interesting uniform of sellers, original design tents - everything will attract potential buyers to your devices.

To increase profitability, offer more than just cotton candy. You can organize trade in soft drinks, popcorn, ice cream.


Resume

Selling cotton candy is a highly profitable business. By solving the problem of dependence on weather conditions and choosing a good location, you can fully recoup the costs of the organization within 3-4 months.

During the summer holidays, cotton candy is in considerable demand: both children and adults love it. And if for children the process of making cotton candy is just entertainment, then some adults are seriously thinking about opening such a business.

To start selling cotton candy, you need to think through every detail to the smallest detail. The main issues that will need to be addressed at the initial stage will be:

  1. Purchase of necessary equipment.
  2. Searching for a suitable location where the retail outlet will be installed.

In addition to these questions, you will need:

  • Prepare official documentation.
  • Study the production technology of this product.
  • Find suitable products to be used for making cotton wool.
  • And, of course, calculate in detail how much money you will need to open your own business, how long it will take to pay off, and what the resulting profit will be.

Preparation of documentation

Cotton candy is a food product. To sell it, you must go through the procedure of completing a list of official documents and obtaining permission. The main part of the documents is issued by the sanitary-epidemiological authority.

To obtain permission to this service, you must provide the following documents:

  • Medical book of the person who will sell the cotton wool. If there are several sellers, then medical books will be required for each of them.
  • An agreement concluded with an organization specializing in
  • An agreement with an organization that will supply the retail outlet with electricity.

You will also need to apply to the city council to obtain a trading permit. The validity period of such documents is exactly one year, but if necessary, it can be extended.

Production and sale of cotton candy as a business - tips and tricks in this video:

Choosing a location for a retail outlet

Beginning entrepreneurs need to take into account that 99% of the profit from the product sold depends on the location of the retail outlet.

To sell cotton candy, you need to choose places where there is a continuous flow of people. Ideal options this could be:

  • Park recreation area.
  • City beach.
  • Exhibition.
  • Circus or zoo premises.
  • Buffet.
  • City park with attractions.

Another ideal place is a moving amusement park with attractions. As a rule, when arriving in a certain city, such parks stay there for about two weeks.

To be able to implement large number cotton candy during their stay in your city, you will need to agree in advance with the management of the amusement park. This will allow you to make significantly greater profits than when trading in a regular city park.

Such agreements are beneficial not only to entrepreneurs selling their products on the territory of amusement parks, but also to their management. Many children are attracted to the park not only by the interesting attraction, but also by your cotton candy.

Thus, the presence of various goodies on the territory where the attractions are held makes the attractions themselves more popular.

Requirements for the equipment installation location

The machine for making air-filled cotton wool can be placed both outdoors and indoors. In the latter case, you need to take into account that the air humidity in the room should not be too high - this can lead to the cotton wool sticking together and losing its presentation.

If there is no possibility of supplying point of sale electricity, you should take care of purchasing a generator. It would also be a good idea to purchase a protective dome to prevent dust from entering the drum.


What equipment to choose for cotton wool production?

Selection and purchase of equipment

When choosing equipment, you need to pay attention to its manufacturer. A domestically produced device will cost much less, but the quality of cotton wool produced using such equipment is much inferior to imported models.

The disadvantage of domestic devices is the frequent formation of blockages in boilers. This leads to the combustion of sugar and the resulting low-quality cotton wool.

Therefore, a more appropriate solution would be to invest financial resources in the purchase of imported devices - they are easy to maintain and produce high-quality cotton wool.

Cost and types of equipment

Currently, such devices are offered by different manufacturers. This allows you to choose more expensive or, on the contrary, cheaper models.

So, some of them cost about $200, but if you wish, you can buy them for more, for example, for $1500. How much does equipment for producing lavash cost - read

For example, let's look at several models from different manufacturers:

  • ECONO is currently one of the most popular devices. This device from an American manufacturer has fairly compact dimensions (65:65:40 cm) and a relatively low cost ($780). The productivity of the machine for making cotton candy is about 400 servings per hour. The power of this device is 1.2 kW.
  • USV-5 PONI - a unit from a Ukrainian manufacturer has a significantly low cost ($250). Its size is 350:410:460 cm. Productivity is up to 100 portions per hour, power is 1.25 kW.
  • CM 001 is a device from the Chinese manufacturer. Size - 700:700:520 cm, cost - $275. The productivity of this machine is about 150 portions per hour, power - 1.2 kW.
  • TTM is a machine from a Russian manufacturer. Its size is 660:660:500 cm, cost - $710, productivity - about 150 portions per hour, power - 1.45 kW.

Dyes, sugar and cotton candy sticks

The advantage of modern machines is the ability to prepare not the usual, familiar white cotton wool, but a colorful and aromatic delicacy. So, if you want to sell attractive and unusual appearance cotton wool with cherry, raspberry or orange flavors, food coloring will be required.

Cost of one 500 gram package of dye good quality- 15-40 $. But such a jar is enough for 50 kg of sugar, which is as many as 5,000 servings.

The cost of sticks on which cotton wool is wound depends on their type. So, for children you can prepare cone-shaped sticks with drawings, for example, of a clown.

The cost of 1000 pieces of such products will be $29. Regular cardboard sticks can be purchased for $25.5 per package containing 1000 pieces. You can also use plastic cocktail sticks - 1000 pieces will cost only $10.

One serving of cotton candy requires 7 to 20 grams of sugar, depending on the serving size. It takes about 1 kg of sugar to prepare 50-60 servings.

Production business plan

To start a cotton candy production business, you will need approximately 95-170 thousand rubles. Their distribution scheme is approximately as follows:

  1. Apparatus for preparing cotton wool - 35 – 100 thousand rubles.
  2. A tent, a gasoline generator, a dome, or a cart for transporting the device around the city - 60-70 thousand rubles.

In a month an entrepreneur will spend:

  • The salary of two salespeople is 75 thousand rubles.
  • Rent of premises - 100 thousand rubles.
  • Accountant services - 5 thousand rubles.
  • Raw materials and consumables - 3 thousand rubles.

The total is 93 thousand rubles. You can learn how to draw up a business plan yourself


How to write a business plan for the production of cotton candy?

Let's assume:

  • One machine produces 200 portions per hour.
  • The second one is 350.
  • A portion of cotton wool costs 100 rubles.
  • One tent sells 5-6 thousand rubles worth of products per day.
  • One unit produces from 50 to 60 servings per day.

To produce this number of servings, you will need:

  • 1 – 1.2 kg sugar.
  • 50-60 sticks.
  • 8-9 gr. additives

It should be taken into account that for several days a month, trading will not take place for some reason (for example, due to cloudy weather).

When calculating your estimated monthly profit, you should also take into account the payment of taxes. On average, the profit for the month before payment will be from 30 to 50 thousand rubles.

Thus, you can recoup the initial investment in a business in about 3-5 months, even if you receive the most minimal profit.

Advantages and disadvantages of business

The advantages of this type of business include:

  • Small starting capital.
  • The opportunity to recoup the initial investment, and at the same time earn more than the invested funds in the first season of work.
  • Ease of business organization.

Flaws:

  • The opportunity to earn money only in the warm season.
  • Possible presence of competitors.
  • The need to find places to trade.

Cotton candy production technology

To prepare cotton wool, no special knowledge or education is required. Its production technology is quite simple.

  1. A small amount of sugar is poured into the hole located in the center of the container.
  2. In a heated container, sugar begins to melt, and constant rotation and the action of centrifugal force contribute to the spraying of molten sugar through the holes in the drum of the device.
  3. The seller just has to wrap the cotton wool around a stick, forming a ball, and sell the finished product to the buyer.

How much you can earn from the production of cotton candy - watch in this video:

As a rule, the difficulties that arise in the process of establishing this type of activity are associated with the choice of a unit for preparing cotton wool. Experienced entrepreneurs who sell it recommend paying attention to the following points:

  • Russian and Ukrainian equipment leaves much to be desired. When choosing Chinese cars, you must carefully check the information provided by the manufacturer.
  • The purchase can be considered successful if you manage to purchase a Chinese device with high performance at a relatively low cost.
  • It is best to opt for American devices - they have good performance, but most of these machines are very expensive. Therefore, such a purchase will be advisable only if you plan to sell cotton wool in a fairly crowded place and make very large sales volumes.

It is quite simple to implement a business idea for selling cotton candy, and this type of activity, if you choose a successful place of sale, can bring a good profit.

Thanks to the ease of transportation of the cotton wool preparation device, you can easily change the place of sale if necessary. And indoor trading will allow you to make a profit not only in the summer season, but throughout the year.

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